By: Express News ServiceLucknow | January 18, 2026 09:16 AM IST 4 min readUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath felicitates CJI Justice Surya Kant during the foundation stone laying ceremony for Integrated Court Complexes, in Chandauli on Saturday. (@CMOfficeUP X/ANI Photo)Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Saturday lauded the Uttar Pradesh government, saying Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has added a new chapter to the region’s history by establishing temples of justice.Laying the foundation stone for six integrated court complexes for six districts each in the presence of CM Adityanath in Chandauli district, the CJI said, “Uttar Pradesh will set an example by establishing these court complexes which will become a benchmark for the entire nation. Whichever state I go to, I will cite the example of UP. I will urge the state governments and high courts that such facilities be also provided there too. This region is famous for many historical religious temples and the CM has added a new chapter to that history by establishing these temples of justice here.”The state government has released funds, and construction work is set to start for integrated court complexes in Chandauli, Mahoba, Amethi, Shamli, Hathras and Auraiya districts, it is learnt. “The makers of the Constitution believed that if district judiciary is established, the dream of access to justice will come true. When people are deprived of their judicial rights, they would be able to fight for those rights in their local courtsm” CJI said.He further said, “There is an article in the Constitution which has accorded significant importance to the district judiciary. There’s another article that mandates a high court for each state to enforce fundamental rights.”“This region is famous for many historical religious temples and the chief minister has added a new chapter to that history by establishing these temples of justice here. These integrated court complexes, equipped with all kinds of facilities, will successfully meet the needs of lawyers and common people seeking justice for the next 50 years, he remarked.Making an appeal to the government and the high court, the CJI said, “Separate bar rooms should be built for women in every district court where our daughters and sisters practise law. I would also request the chief minister that a primary health centre be established in the complex, which would help elderly litigants and others avail instant health facilities.”In his address, CM Adityanath said to empower the democracy, it is extremely necessary that the judiciary is also empowered. It is necessary to have an infrastructure as convenient and simple such that the common people can seek justice. “For justice to be available to every citizen with ease, it is necessary that such models are made which are integrated (under one roof). Inspired by the Chief Justice, this facility is being provided in six districts of UP. This facility will also be available in four other districts in the next few months,” Adityanath said.Story continues below this ad“Funds have been released for six districts in the first phase. With the approval of the design, all formalities have been completed. Now construction work will be undertaken. There will be a court complex, good chambers for advocates, residences for judicial officers, canteen, parking, sports and facilities under one roof,” he added.The event was attended by SC judges Justices Vikram Nath, Pankaj Mithal, Manoj Mishra and Rajesh Bindal, Allahabad HC Chief Justice Arun Bhanjali and Uttarakhand HC Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta and senior justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Uttar Pradesh